Upon the death of Abijah, Asa becomes king of Judah. He begins his reign with spectacular fashion and sends a huge Egyptian army back to the Nile. He reigns in Jerusalem in peace and prosperity, but the end of his reign is filled with fear and bad decisions.

2 Chronicles 14-16
1 Kings 15:9-34

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As Pharaoh Shishak lords over his vast empire, including Isreal, judgment comes to the house of Jeroboam. His son dies from an illness and he receives a judgment word of prophecy. Soon after Rehoboam and apparently Shishak dies leaving power vacuums. Abijah, Rehoboam's son, becomes king of Judah and fields a huge army as Jeroboam invades Judah in what comes to be known as the Battle of Mount Zemaraim.

1 Kings 14 - 15:8
2 Chronicles 13

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After appearing to truly repent, Rehoboam led Judah in a brief moment of walking back to God. As Israel's restoration appeared to be within grasp by default alone, darkness took ahold of Rehoboam and he led Judah into horrible sin. Instead of leading Israel in revival, he led them away from God. The consequence was foreign invasion and disaster for Judah. In this episode, we discuss the rise of Egypt and the legacy of Rehoboam.

Proverbs 14:34
2 Chronicles 11:18-12:16
1 Kings 14:21-31

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In this episode, we cover the crazy story of the prophet Jadon and his confrontation with Jeroboam at the grand opening of the Bethel idol worship center. At the time of the sacrifice, Jadon declares who the instrument of God's judgment will be and God gives a sign as the alter splits in two, Jeroboam's hand shrivels, Jeroboam receives a healing and just to add more we add an unnatural event and a false prophet to the mix.

Strange and unusual, but full of incredible spiritual truths that prophecy the judgment of Israel for their idol worship and show God is above time and space.

1 Kings 13
2 Kings 23:15-18

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Welcome to the Time Period of the Two Kingdoms

King Rehoboam, of Judah, welcomes all who come to worship God in Jerusalem and appears to have an encounter with God. This creates a political disaster for King Jeroboam, in the North, because he is losing his people, treasure and prestige. King Jeroboam makes a demonic political decision. He makes two golden calves and sets them up for worship in Dan and Bethel. His state sponsored idol worship solidified his kingdom, but invited spiritual judgment on his kingdom and house.

1 Kings 12:25-33
2 Chronicles 11:11-17

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Taking a break from our normal episodes, we've created a political parody looking at the division of the two kingdoms from the vantage of our modern American political perspective.

Special Thanks to Brant Frost for his assistance on this episode.

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Upon Solomon's death, Rehoboam was given the kingship. The spoiled billionaire playboy was immediately confronted by the people asking for lighter treatment during Israel's economic crisis. Rehoboam's response set in motion the division of the two kingdoms. In this episode, we discuss the division of the two kingdoms, Rehoboam's failure and compare this time to the American Civil War.

1 Kings 12:1-24

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Before we transition away from the deep character development of David and Solomon, we take a break and discuss the upcoming two kingdoms, some podcast extras, personal reflections and just speak to the audience of Message to Kings.

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At the end of King Solomon's life, most scholars believe he wrote the Book of Ecclesiastes. Though Solomon still had the gift of wisdom, he suffered from the effects of excessive idol worship. In this episode, we cover the death of Solomon, his legacy and his final words in the Book of Ecclesiastes.

1 Kings 11:41
Ecclesiastes 1-12

Romans 11:29
1 Chronicles 12:32
Nehemiah 13:26

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As Solomon bows his knees to every god around, his economy begins to decline and enemies arise up to challenge Israel. Three distinct enemies arise to challenge Israel. Two of them directly and the other indirectly are funded and supported Egypt. In this episode, we discuss the birth of Israel's future enemies and the prophecy of Ahijah.

1 Kings 11:14-36

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